Three Bills were (deemed) passed without voting, despite demand for
voting.
Yet another first!
During the proceedings, the Rajya Sabha TV was switched off, just like
that.
Hence no record!
In Rajya Sabha two very important bills were passed by a voice vote. No
discussion at all!
And when the opposition asked for a review of the bills in a select
committee it was denied. When they asked for a counting of votes and not
a voice vote it was denied and the proceedings were not allowed to be
seen live with the Rajya Sabha TV shut off during that period.. Now is
this Democracy Mr.Modi? Why are such extremely important bills which
impact the entire farming community and all the people of the country
rushed and passed in just one day? Where was the discussion with farmer
groups?
And here is the reason why farmers across India are opposing these bills
and which each and every Indian must do:
The govt.is removing all limits on storing of commodities which means
big players like Reliance and Walmart can buy in bulk and hoard and sell
at their whims and fancies.It will eliminate the kirana shop guys and
the bandiwalahs of subzi mandis. And thr two farm bills will remove
government's role in protecting farmers from traders. Till date whether
a trader buys in Mandis or outside they had to pay taxes and provide
proof of how much they purchased. Now if they buy in Mandis they still
pay taxes but if they buy outside they don't have to pay taxes. So govt
also has no responsiblity towards such trade and besides it will
encourage traders to buy outside mandis. Therefore there is no
protection or greivance redressal mechanism.
These Farm Bills were passed without any debate, without any select
committee approval, without any discussions with Farmers or their
Representatives.
The two bills are:
1. The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce Bill
Simply put, this bill allows farmers to sell their produce to private
players who are then allowed to stock and sell it into the market as per
their business strategies.
2. The Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services
This bill allows Corporates to get into agreements of Corporate Farming
with the farmers directly.
These bills basically allow Corporates to buy and sell as per their
business goals.
Forwarded by Eddie.
